"I assure you I did not take it personally," Stefan replied, accepting the tea with a gracious smile. "Although I have to admit I'm curious, and I don't mean to offend, but...I know you don't personally know my brother and I, but is there some reason that you chose to gamble on an auction house slave rather than going through a reputable breeder and trainer?" He took a sip from his tea. "I assure you, you would have gotten a much better deal, as well as a guarantee that you could return or exchange your purchase if you didn't suit. How are you suiting, by the way? Is Fenrir as obedient as you'd hoped?"